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About Bex

BexSimon Artsmith

Bex sees Artist Blacksmiths today as those who use the traditions of the ancient craft of blacksmithing with contemporary forms of metal-smithing to produce modern artwork. Bex refers to herself as an ‘artsmith’ to distinguish this new style. She is unconstrained in her approach to design, drawing inspiration from limitless sources of research.

And that is how Bex Simon works: blending traditional craft with contemporary design and modern methods of fabrication; fizzing with creativity and passion for her art; embodying the very idea of the artsmith.

“I love the idea that you can take something so hard and strong, add heat to make it malleable, almost fluid, and create something beautiful. And then when it cools, and the hard properties return, the movement and life remain, encapsulated in the artwork forever.”